Forum: Reef
08-10-2002, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,228
A lighting question
Now that I have seen a radium bulb in action I would never go back to Iwasaki unless it is for a grow out tank. The Radium bulb really suits a deep hex tank since you don't need any supplemental...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
08-10-2002, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,983
Metal Halide Radium 400w 20k
I don't want to sound like a ad but thought I should share my experience with you.
I have been thinking of getting the Radium bulb for several months and was going to purchase it from J&L. But I...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
08-09-2002, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 845
Quiet One pump FS
With taxes it's $192.66 at J&L's. A savings of $32.66 is worth not having the warranty since Quiet One's are generally trouble free for the first two years IME.
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
08-07-2002, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 845
Quiet One pump FS
1 Rainbow lifeguard Quiet One pump for sale for $160. It was purchased from J&L last year and it was used for about 30 minutes during a fresh water flow test for my new reef setup.
Please email...
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Forum: Reef
04-16-2002, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,893
possible new lighting source. Costly tho.
Darren,
Sounds like this light is the future for reef keeping. Where did you get it? Let us know when you get more info. Particularly its spectral quality, longevity, colour shift over time...
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Forum: DIY
03-06-2002, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,232
soft start for powerhead
Bruce,
That's exactly what I want to do. Place one powerhead on one side and the second on the other. They will be plumbed so that the outflow comes from the front bottom corners of the tank.
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Forum: DIY
03-04-2002, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,232
soft start for powerhead
It's getting a little too technical for me...
I agree that the powerheads are cheap etc... But everytime the pump starts up the fish in the tank jolts because of the abrupt noise. This is...
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Forum: DIY
03-02-2002, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,634
Needle wheel skimmers
Here is a thread that I thought you guys might find interesting ...
http://www.reefcentral.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=e1d8f5e4f28748a9d05072f4ded40130&postid=457428#post457428
Later
Clint
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Forum: DIY
02-19-2002, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,778
Reflector material
Steve,
I would like a piece roughly 11"x17" to fit in a 11x17 envelope. I will send you a cheque before you mail it to me.
Check you email for my address.
Thanks
Clinton
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Forum: DIY
02-19-2002, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,709
Poor man's 10K?
IMO the blue film they are using filters out too much colour. There are numerous shades of blue glass available from leaded (or stained) glass shops that may do the trick.
I remember using a...
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Forum: DIY
02-19-2002, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,288
panasonic 23w pc
Just thought I should let you all know what I found at Albright the other day. They carry a screw in self ballasted 14W and 23W compact flourescent bulb with a 5000k 88cri rating for $16.50+/-. ...
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Forum: DIY
02-19-2002, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,232
soft start for powerhead
I read in the other forum that you cannot soft start a powerhead with cheapo capacitor/voltage reduction etc.
So I searched and searched for a soft start module that will work with a single...
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Forum: DIY
02-19-2002, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Polished reflectors...
Hello Steve and Shane,
I read in your other thread about the spectral aluminum. I would buy some even at that price since all I need is 1 square foot. Just to wrap around the top of the MH bulb...
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Forum: DIY
02-18-2002, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Polished reflectors...
Hello,
Has anyone read anything about the use of polished stainless steel for reflectors? I can't find any articles regarding its efficiency in reflecting light.
I have an old polished...
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Forum: Reef
01-17-2002, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,520
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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum
01-17-2002, 02:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,529
The Quiet One
Also transfers some heat to the tank... and gets hotter over time. Ceramic bearings may seize in a few (2+) years.
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Forum: Reef
01-03-2002, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,589
Which VHO ballast?? Help
Hey!
The workhorse 7 has just arrived at Albright (604-945-9060) last week. Apparently Fulham had promised this product for over a year. The WH7 is $55 and the WH6 is $45+/-. Albright should...
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Forum: Pictures
12-20-2001, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,654
New shot
Hey Jamie,
Your tank is AWESOME! Did you do a write up about your system? Will you do one if you haven't?
I am setting up a new tank and I want to get results like what I see here.
Thanks...
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Forum: Reef
12-20-2001, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,306
Mud
I notice that the new Aquariums West carries the Ecosystem filters now. Their main display with this filter looks pretty good but there is quite a bit of red cyano. Maybe it caused by the new tank...
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Forum: Reef
12-20-2001, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,587
250 or 400 watts?
Hmmm...
Still a pretty tough decision. The difference in energy cost is only $30 a year with a additional 15 for 400W replacement bulb. So it is not a cost issue.
Is 400w a more common...
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Forum: Reef
12-19-2001, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,587
250 or 400 watts?
Hello,
I will ordering a blueline ballast for my new DIY canopy but I cannot decide on the 250 or 400 watt.
It's for a new 46 gallon tank (18"x18"x40") with SPS (hopefully). The canopy will...
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Forum: Reef
12-06-2001, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,054
water pumps
Steve,
It's a great little pump and super quiet. I don't think there is a quieter pump with the same output and price. But don't expect it to last more than a couple of years in a reef tank and...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
12-05-2001, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,937
Purple digitata for trade.
Darren,
Thanks for the welcome. I have been poking around this board for a while (since the beginning) but had been too busy with work to post, and the tank.
I haven't got a clue what the 5...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
12-04-2001, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,937
Purple digitata for trade.
Hi Darren,
I am very interested but have nothing to trade. The SPS frags I got from Marc grew very nicely for the last 10 months and sadly they have succumbed to RTN last week.
So I am in need...
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